Browning A-bolt in .223?

greg223

greg223

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I was at a gun shop today and was looking at a Browning A-bolt. Does anyone have any experience with one in .223? How does it compare with other common makers? I am going to purchase another .223,I currently have a Ruger 77 .223 and I would like some input in my decision. Thanks for the help. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
I've shot the Browning Varmint A-Bolt stalker in .22-250 and like it alot. I love the Duratouch stock. My only dislike was the trigger. It's very wide and is quite heavy. I don't know if it's easily adjustable or if a aftermarket trigger is the answer.
I've also handled the A-Bolt stainless stalker and it seems to me that it would make a very good light calling rifle. I'd also look at the Tikka rifles, I've heard some very good things about their accuracy and you could get a .222 instead seeing that you already have a .223. Ryan
 
I have 2 A-Bolts. One is a Stalker in 223. I am very pleased with mine. The trigger is adjustable but just down to about 4lbs, as tested with a pull gage. I could use it a little lighter but for hunting it has been fine for me. I can't give a whole lot of accuracy info. I usually use a 50yrd range because of availability & the range I expect a shot at. I have not experimented a lot but have 5 shot groups under 1/2" at 50 yrds. I recently loaded up some seirra 52 grn match loads to try out.

The weight,fit, & finish are all top notch. If you get one take the bolt to a local jeweler & have your name engraved for a personal touch. I doubt you will ever want to sell it. I have a zeiss 3-9 conquest on mine.
 
I have had one in 270 for 12 years and it hasn't let me down yet. It shoots better than I can shoot. As far as the trigger, Timney makes a spring kit that drops it down to 2.5 pounds I beleive. It's about 30 bucks or so and can be done yourself.
 
I had one in .308. IMO, a very fine rifle. Very smooth & light trigger & action. It kicked a tad to strong. I could only manage a 2" group @ 100yrds, because of recoil. Wished I woulda got one in a .243 or 22-250 insted.
 
To adjust the trigger pull the action from the stock and remove the trigger pin which should almost fall out. Next the trigger adjusting screw has a spring around it, push the trigger foward and slide the spring out. Very carefully cut 1 or 2 loops out of the spring and reinstall. Warning if you cut the spring to short you will have to buy a new one. If you take your time and cut alittle at a time I've got mine down to 1lbs - 3lbs you can still adjust the trigger pull so if you want to go target shooting adjust down to the lowest setting and for hunting adjust to the highest setting about a 3lbs range. Also start your cutting with the trigger set as light as the factory setting will go it works great.We have done this to alot of Brownings they are great guns.Just use come sense when adjusting if you make the trigger to light someone could get hurt.
 


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